Growing old and frail in prison Nov 14, 2009
To ease budget woes in California, one bill up for debate would allow nonviolent elderly prisoners to be released into hospice care or monitored with ankle bracelets. In the past few years, Georgia officials say, the state has released more frail and dying inmates on medical reprieve than ever before. (CNN)
Down To Smarter Business: People Want Results, Not 'Solutions' Nov 13, 2009
Sensors and tracking devices pull information from a vast array of sources--farm fields, packages, appliances, water supplies, infrastructure, bracelets, and more--and relay that information in real time over increasingly sophisticated wireless and wireline networks to the people ready to act on it. Sophisticated analytics enable those decision makers to take even more insightful, sometimes foresightful, action. (TechWeb)
Schultz on Kiffin Nov 13, 2009
UF players get Championship Rings Tennessee players get steel bracelets hahaha. Gas Pumper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rare Condition Leaves Newborn Without Eyes Nov 13, 2009
Since the fund started in late September, $1,447 has been deposited, with family pastor Nic Burleson hoping to raise more by selling rubber bracelets with Faith's name on them. 1. (ABC News)
State offers new prison plan Nov 13, 2009
"The court could direct us to use GPS bracelets instead of three-month prison stays in order to reduce the number of parole violators cycling through the system," Cate said. The court could waive the July 1, 2011, expiration of Schwarzenegger's 2006 emergency proclamation allowing the transfer of inmates to out-of-state prisons without their consent. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Family Christmas Bingo and Raffle A... Nov 12, 2009
Bracelets, little cars, flashlights, first aid kids, notebooks, lotion, pens etc. Some families choose to be very humorous about the prizes. (Suite101.com)
Town to purchase ID bracelets for Alzheimer's patients Nov 12, 2009
The $500 grant will be used by the Senior Center to buy Safe Return bracelets for seniors living with Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia. The medical response bracelets are coded with a unique number ... This will help fund bracelets for families who can t afford it, said Charlotte Rodgers, Lexington Director of Human Services. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Mercy officials explain switched babies Nov 12, 2009
It was explained that under current hospital procedure, four bracelets are given out for each birth. The first three are for mother and child, one for the mother and two for the child. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Candy crafts - a sweet way to spend family time Nov 11, 2009
It is a perfect activity for your princess, but also trendy for your prince given the popularity of sports necklaces and bracelets for boys and girls. Gather an assortment of brightly colored Life Savers Gummies, tie a knot in a piece of ribbon to keep your candy from slipping, and thread your "jewels" onto the necklace. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Related: Illinois prepares for early release of prisoners Nov 10, 2009
The inmates will live with friends or family and wear electronic ankle bracelets that allow authorities to monitor them. Most of the offenders will be released to homes in Cook County. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Donations still needed for memorial Nov 10, 2009
I want to make that clear, Neil Mulholland, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation said in an interview before the ceremony. Today marks the reality a National Park is being built here. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Poker by Steve Rosenbloom Nov 10, 2009
I bet because I wanted to see what they might do, said Pham, who has won two WSOP bracelets. When the guy called right away, I put him on a queen. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment Nov 9, 2009
Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders and tattoos exposed. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Hard Rock, celebs imagine there's no hunger Nov 9, 2009
Proceeds from the concert, Serve4 and Imagine pins and bracelets go to (WHY) and eight community-based grass-roots organizations in such countries as Thailand, Haiti, Kenya and Uganda, site of the 50-acre Hope North campus to educate and nurture orphans, former child soldiers and other victims of civil war. In Uganda, "if you give $10, you're buying 30 meals," says actor , who became a Hope North spokesman and supporter after co-starring in 2006's Last King of Scotland with the sanctuary's... (USA Today -- Life)
Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
To wit, polymer clay artist Kathleen L. Dustin from New Hampshire is back with her women s party purses, along with charm-like bracelets sporting seeds, buds, and tiny tufts of moss. Connecticut fiber artist Danielle Gori-Montanelli also has returned with a dazzling collection of flower felt necklaces and collars. (Boston Globe)
A glance at the final table of the WSOP Nov 8, 2009
PRIOR SERIES ACCOMPLISHMENTS: seven gold bracelets and 35 cashes since 2000 for $3. 46 million. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kessler - Mason (1) Nov 8, 2009
The bridesmaids wore tea length dresses in dark apricot taffeta, accented by champagne pearl necklaces, pearl bracelets and diamond drop earrings, gifts from the bride ... The flower girls work ankle length dresses from Strausberg Childrens clothing line, carried purses of ivory satin that held apricot rose petals for them to toss, and wore bracelets of pearls and monogrammed silver medallions that were gifts from the bride. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Pakistanis defy Taliban on catwalk Nov 8, 2009
KARACHI - Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. (Boston Globe)
'Bows hammer Bulldogs Nov 8, 2009
Bows hammer Bulldogs - Hawaii Warrior Beat - The Honolulu Advertiser. View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Resolve key to naming John Does Nov 8, 2009
When investigators happen upon an unidentified victim they start with the obvious - wallets, bracelets, clothing, tattoos and scars - in an effort to start piecing together the victim's life. "With transients, you just went to the next transient home and tried to figure out what kind of cart they had," Burch said. (AZCentral -- News)
More than 300 pot plants pulled in Green Harvest Nov 7, 2009
Officers passed out pencils, erasers, bracelets and rulers with anti-drug messages on them and treat bags. Plans to make similar presentations at Kekaha School were canceled due to inclement weather, Perry said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban Nov 7, 2009
By Chris Brummitt, Associated Press Writer KARACHI, Pakistan Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with her shoulders -- and tattoos -- exposed. (USA Today)
Native hosting fundraiser Nov. 6 Nov 6, 2009
From bracelets and bags to silver knives, she said there s something for everybody. There will be such a diverse price range, said Flaherty. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Alzheimer's Association Offers Advice To Stop Patient Wandering Nov 6, 2009
Vargas said MedicAlert bracelets and a new GPS tracking system called comfort zone can help, but they come with a high price tag. Currently, the association's El Paso chapter is out of funds to help offset the cost. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Officials: Dado did not take drugs Nov 6, 2009
Dado and three friends arrived at Alpha Tau Omega at about 12:10 a.m. wearing Interfraternity Council (IFC) recruiting bracelets, police said. While there, they each consumed a can of Natural Light beer that was in a plastic bin for anyone to take, police said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
ASK DR. H: No basis for copper claim Nov 5, 2009
The first randomized placebo-controlled (where neither the researcher nor the study participant knew whether a copper bracelet or a sham bracelet was being worn) study on the use of copper and magnetic bracelets was published in the Oct. 12 issue of Complementary Therapies in Medicine. The researchers concluded that there was no meaningful difference between the copper bracelet and the sham bracelet in terms of pain, stiffness and physical function. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Berlin Wall now in pieces across USA Nov 5, 2009
Pieces have been made into earrings and bracelets. They sit on countless desktops and knickknack shelves. (Pensacola News Journal)
Elementary Quest students sell Beads for Life Nov 5, 2009
An assortment of necklaces, single or band bracelets, earrings, jewelry bags and loose beads were on sale for prices ranging from 5 to 30. Through the sales and generous donations, the students were able to raise over 1,000 for the charity. (California Democrat, MO)
Marblehead Village School's EDU program needs you Nov 5, 2009
Offerings this fall range from yoga and fitness, to creating necklaces and bracelets with beads, to one professional who is giving students a taste of the advertising world. For students, not only is the period a chance to try something new, but also their first experience with being to exercise a degree of choice during their school day, though Lane acknowledged that, due to the numbers involved, only a small percentage are able to get their first choice of electives. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
In tense Tehran, dueling rallies show fissures Nov 5, 2009
In the subways, officers singled out people wearing green armbands, bracelets, or head scarves and ripped them off. One young man who had been leading anti-government chants in Valiasr Square summed up the day s events like this: One day we come out and it s our day, another day they suppress us. (Boston Globe)
Test Your Knowledge of 1990 Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2009. "The Early Show" 's "Time Machine" Series Highlights Pop Culture of the Time. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Library reading race picks up the pace Nov 4, 2009
Readers will chart their way along a course and receive medallions, bracelets and other mementos to mark their progress as they complete either 26 hours of reading or 26 books. "We have enrolled many enthusiastic readers - children, young adults and adults - and I am keenly waiting to see if our young readers really will beat the adults in town," said Susan Marshall, Adult Services Librarian, of the competition. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Artifacts of 1990 Nov 4, 2009
"The Early Show" Showcases Pop Culture Mementos, Including Gameboy, the Super Soaker and Slap Bracelets ... Do you remember slap bracelets. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Anguish Over California Teen Suicides Spurs Action Nov 3, 2009
One student left bracelets made of heart-shaped walnut shells for others in need of cheering up to find. A group posts optimistic notes around campus. (Newsmax)
A passion for knitting Nov 2, 2009
"Right now I make the purses, but I could expand into making other things, like bracelets." The Aberdeen native who now lives in Pocatello has become so adept at creating the purses, Flowers By L.D., located at 715 N. Main St. in Pocatello, will display Haight's purses during the Old Town First Friday Art Walk later this week. She made purses for the owner of Flowers by L.D. and an employee there who have both become fans of her work, a hobby that Haight said few people bother with these days. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
"Swissy" plays his cards right Nov 2, 2009
I also greatly admire Max Pescatori, "the Italian Pirate" [who has won two WSOP bracelets. Pescatori's history has always struck me: he used to work in a supermarket in Milan, and when poker took off he sold his car, left his job and headed with the money to Las Vegas, where he attended a croupier school in Nevada. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Two High School Seniors Support the Fight for Breast Cancer Nov 1, 2009
Kupchella and Bost chose to make and sell breast cancer bracelets and have the proceeds benefit research at the Windber Research Institute. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Two High School Seniors Support the Fight for Breast Cancer Rating: 0 Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:38 PM EDT Bishop Carroll High School seniors, Devon Kupchella and Jackie Bost, have turned a normal high... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Reversed homer call helps A-Rod, Yanks beat Phils Nov 1, 2009
Shop for World Traveler bracelets and necklaces. Made in Seattle, WA.. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Abeille in Brookline Village celebrates first birthday Nov 1, 2009
Learn how to make stretchy bracelets to wear one at a time or for layering. Saturday, Nov. 7 is Jeune Abeille day bring the kids to celebrate. (Brookline TAB, MA)
CCHS students honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 31, 2009
They sold T-shirts and pink beaded bracelets, as well as hung signs and posters up around school to raise awareness. They were able to raise $570 to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (Charles City Press, IO)
Get an early start trick-or-treating in Downtown Lodi Oct 31, 2009
New York Life will also be providing identification bracelets for children. "Everything we did was for child safety," Watts said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Horrendous legacy Oct 31, 2009
Sanjay is holding his 18-month-old nephew, Anshul, who has kohl-rimmed eyes and silver bracelets on his ankles. As we stand talking, some of the people start pointing to the child's hands and feet while speaking animatedly to us in Hindi, and then Sapna explains through our translator that her son was born with 12 toes and 12 fingers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Students charged with furnishing Oct 30, 2009
Dado and his friends arrived at Alpha Tau Omega with IFC recruitment bracelets after drinking Vladimir Vodka and mixed drinks in Dado's Tener Hall dormitory before taking the bus downtown, police said. Clifford, of Gibsonia, purchased a bottle of vodka Sept. 18 for Dado, police said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Another jewel theft in Norwell Oct 30, 2009
Suurhans said that as the victim continued to the upstairs of the house and her master bedroom, she observed paperwork scattered all over the bedroom and the contents of her jewelry box rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pendants were missing. The suspect(s), police said, also stole cash and prescription medication. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Medical office battles cancer on many fronts Oct 30, 2009
They sold 200 bracelets and donated the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. The effort was such a success that the team is selling three-beaded earrings this year. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Child has double vision after Halloween glow-stick allegedly explodes Oct 30, 2009
The teen was playing with the bracelets in her bedroom last Monday ... Menchu bought the product that s called Glow in the Dark Bracelets for $1 at a Target in West Houston ... In the case of the glow-in-the-dark bracelets, our internal product safety team has recorded the issue experienced by one of our guests and are presently investigating the matter, said Sarah Bakken with Target Stores. (KHOU.com, TX)
Documents reveal new details in Dado death Oct 30, 2009
Dado and three friends arrived at Alpha Tau Omega at about 12:10 a.m. wearing Interfraternity Council (IFC) recruiting bracelets, police said. While there, they each consumed a can of Natural Light beer that was in a plastic bin available for anyone to take, police said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
* Sweet Taiwan Oct 29, 2009
Other items in the store include bags sewn from recycled coffee bean sacks and fabrics created by Lee, gourmet coffee beans that are roasted in small batches and ground by hand, pasta sauce, beaded and braided hemp bracelets and chokers, necklaces with large leather pendants and wraparound trousers made from pieces of silk in different weaves and colors. Dumplings made by Lees mother, a former restaurateur, are available as a meal or frozen for takeout. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A sweet dilemma: Some suggestions on how to handle excess Halloween candy Oct 29, 2009
-For anyone crafty out there, make candy wrapper accessories including clutches, belts, coin purses, bracelets and more. In fact, they are actually very "in" right now. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Police log: Week of Oct. 28 Oct 29, 2009
Two gold bracelets were stolen. Larcenies. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Hanover business sells gemstones, jewelry-making classes Oct 29, 2009
Sarney said his customers can find anything they need to create bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry all in one place ... Piccarelli said she s sold various pieces to friends and at local craft and jewelry shops, but she just enjoys the process of making her own necklaces, earrings and bracelets. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Silver hair legislation top 5 Oct 29, 2009
Require nursing and assisted living facilities to provide wrist or ankle bracelets. The regular legislative session begins in January. (WSJA.com, AL)
Art Center jewelry sale set Oct 29, 2009
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, watches and many other items will be included in the special sale. Hill brings an entirely unique collection of jewelry and accessories that are truly exquisite works of art inspired by civilizations and cultures across the globe, arts center officials noted. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Broncos turn pink in support of breast cancer awareness Oct 28, 2009
Bracelets sporting the phrase "THINK PINK" as well as mens and womens T-shirts will be on sale before the game. Other fundraising efforts will allow students to temporarily bypass the school dress code by purchasing pink hair spray or a wrist band that allows them to wear a Halloween costume to class on Friday. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Owner of Cohasset Jewelers in fight against breast cancer Oct 27, 2009
In addition, we sell a variety of items including bracelets and cards, designed and marketed by breast cancer survivors. Our latest project is "The History of Hingham" a book written by Arthur Roberts. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Fall crafters Oct 27, 2009
Sisters April, left, Mia and Consuelo Casillas work hard coloring paper hand prints used to make spider bracelets Sunday afternoon during the Muscatine Parks and Recreation's fall festival at the Pearl City Station. Sisters April, left, Mia and Consuelo Casillas work hard coloring paper handprints used to make spider bracelets Sunday afternoon. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Caney Valley Elementary’s Fall Carnival set for November 7 (29) Oct 25, 2009
That day, the students will receive their free bracelets from Turning Point. Wednesday, the theme is Shade Out Drugs and students can wear their favorite shades to school. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Native Americans learn about culture preservation Oct 23, 2009
In a hallway on the way to the ballroom, attendees passed tables of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, blankets and crafts. Downstairs, in a session about the Wanapum, a small tribe that has lived for thousands of years on the Columbia River north of the Tri-Cities, Angela Buck, director of the Wanapum Heritage Center, talked about her tribe s latest tool to preserve her culture: an RV. The vehicle travels throughout the region to share displays and history with native and nonnative people. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Home break-in on Richardson Drive Oct 23, 2009
She reportedly said her jewelry box was open and several pieces including rings, bracelets and several necklaces were missing. Upon closer inspection, the homeowner noticed one of the screens to the bedroom window had been cut. (Needham Tab, MA)
Judiciary endorses background check, drunk driving bills Oct 23, 2009
The Judiciary Committee today attached favorable reports to a slate of bills ranging from prohibitions on cat and dog devocalizations to ankle bracelets for pretrial detainees to cracking down on fraud among notary publics. Among the bills emerging from the panel are House chair Eugene O Flaherty s drunk driving bill (H 1590) and Rep. (Burlington Union, MA)
• Lots of violence, but little point Oct 23, 2009
She is busy making bracelets for Mom and Dad; he is busy adoring her when his wife calls them for dinner as there is a knock on the door. When he opens it he is greeted by a baseball bat to the face. (Juneau Empire)
Professors develop own style in the classroom Oct 23, 2009
On top of the jackets he wears piles of silver bracelets and anything Louis Vuitton, he said. And he loves Gucci accessories. (Daily Orange, NY)
Field Hockey Set to Wrap Up Home Season Thursday Oct 22, 2009
The game is a `Think Pink' game inconjuction with Breast Cancer Awareness month and the first 100 fans will receive pink bracelets. The Cardinals (8-7) are led offensively by sophomore who has 28 points (9G 10A). (Uoflsports.com)
A gift of jewelry for special women in your life Oct 22, 2009
Because of the strong color, emeralds work well in rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings and mix well with other colors. Emeralds require a little extra care when wearing. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Teachers receive gift to cover supplies Oct 22, 2009
The chest holds pencils, plastic bracelets and stencils, which Kersenbrock bought for rewards and incentives. "I tell them if they do their job all week, they get paid on Friday," she said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
